used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BATTLE What a fearful thing is a battle!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It intoxicates, and stuns you.
any thing at all
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading BATTLE What a fearful thing is a battle!
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
remove the dust from
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading BATTLE What a fearful thing is a battle!
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading How terrible--how grand!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
How
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From this reading How terrible--how grand!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
intoxicatesverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪts/
third-person singular of “intoxicate” — fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading It intoxicates, and stuns you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BATTLE What a fearful thing is a battle!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It intoxicates, and stuns you.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
not any; not one
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
Identical; not different.
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
only a very short time before
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
stunsverbUS /stʌnz/
third-person singular of “stun” — make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
From this reading It intoxicates, and stuns you.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading How terrible--how grand!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
a special situation
From this reading BATTLE What a fearful thing is a battle!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
tigersnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students
From this reading At first I, who had never killed anything but tigers, shuddered at the thought of shedding human blood.
in the direction of
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BATTLE What a fearful thing is a battle!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
which person or people
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The music, the roar of the cannon, the firing, the shouts of the combatants; the tumult, the smoke, the dust--excite in you a strange madness, which makes you hate the creatures which you can scarcely see--whom you have never known, and who, for no other reason, are filled with the same murderous rage towards you!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It intoxicates, and stuns you.
